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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Software Engineering

Revision: 1
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0177-2026


Course syllabus

Software Development Project

Software Development Project

7.5 credits (7,5 högskolepoäng)

Course code: PA1493
Main field of study: Software Engineering
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: First-cycle
Specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2026-02-27
Approved: 2026-02-27

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2025-12-12. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Software Engineering 2026-02-27 and applies from 2026-02-27.

2. Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires 15 completed credits in programming.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

Succeeding in software development requires broad technical expertise, good judgment in the selection and application of appropriate technical solutions, effective communication with customers, and a professional and structured working method. The course aims to develop the student's ability to independently design, implement, and deliver a software solution in accordance with the customer's specified requirements, schedule, and budget. By implementing a software development project for a customer, the student gains practical experience, professional insight, and the skills required to succeed in small-scale software development.

3.2 Content

The course content includes the following topics:

  • Introduction to software engineering and development processes.
  • Agile software development.
  • Software Project planning and management.
  • Software Development Lifecycle phases including requirements engineering, design, implementation, and testing.
  • Software engineering artifacts and progress reporting.

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

4.1. Knowledge and understanding

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of requirements, customer communication, and documentation in a software engineering project.
  • Describe how agile software development works, including sprint planning, feedback, and delivery.

4.2. Competence and skills

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Independently gather, document, and analyze software requirements from a customer.
  • Design and implement a small software application iteratively that meets customer requirements.
  • Reflect on the project progress in writing as well as in oral presentations.

4.3. Judgement and approach

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to reflect on the professional and technical decisions made in the software engineering project.
  • Demonstrate a professional approach to software development by managing time, tasks, and commitments in a software engineering project.

5. Learning activities

The learning activities in the course consist of lectures, workshops, additional readings, and working on a software engineering project. Lectures introduce theoretical concepts related to software engineering processes, requirements, project planning, and professional practice. Practical skills are developed through project work, by learning to actively plan, design, implement, and deliver a software solution for a customer. Active participation is required through continuous work on the project assignment and participation in demonstrations. Learning is supported through regular feedback from teachers and customers throughout the project.

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
2610 Project Assignment[1] 6.5 credits AF
2620 Report 1 credits GU

[1] Determines the final grade for the course, which will only be issued when all components have been approved.

The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.

The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.

The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction

Software Engineering, 10th edition
Author: Ian Sommerville
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Published: 2016
ISBN-13: 9780133943030

Engineering Software Products: An Introduction to modern Software Engineering
Author: Ian Sommerville
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Published: 2021. Number of pages: 367
ISBN 10: 1-292-37634-1
ISBN 13: 978-1-292-37634-9